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SUMMARY:Community. Connection.
DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Hub Houston's monthly space for entrepreneurs & changemakers to be Actively HUMAN\, together. Led by Tracie Jae (The Quiet Rebel)\n\n\n\n**SUMMER PAUSE** \nDuring June & July 2026 – we invite you to join us for unstructured community co-working time. \n \nMark Your Calendar: It’s Time to Connect! \nAre you working on a solution or startup that creates positive impact in our community? Then you have a standing invitation to join Impact Hub Houston at our monthly Community. Connection. meetup — a HUMAN-centered space to step away from the grind and into community with fellow impact-driven founders. \nBetween the pitches\, the pivots\, and the pressure to always have it together\, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable resource we have is each other. That’s why we created Community. Connection. — a judgment-free zone that reminds you community isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. Whether you need to reflect\, reconnect\, recharge\, or simply remember that you’re not alone\, join us for a moment where you can stop performing and simply BE. \nCome as you are\, with whatever joys\, challenges\, or questions you’re facing right now. Celebrating a breakthrough? Navigating uncertainty? Feeling stuck or burned out? All of it is welcome here. Just bring your authentic self and a willingness to listen\, share\, and be present with others who understand the unique challenges and rewards of building something meaningful. \nCommunity. Connection. Show up\, share out\, and shine on! \n\n\n\nThis session will be facilitated by IHH Team + Community Member Tracie Jae\, The Quiet Rebel.
URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/community-connection-10/
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SUMMARY:SBA Lender Matchmaking Event
DESCRIPTION:Pursue Funding to Start/Grow YOUR Business!\n\n\nLending institutions that lend in the Houston District will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for small businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet multiple lenders in scheduled\, one-on-one 15 minute sessions. Also\, meet SBA Houston District Office representatives and engage with SBA’s Resource Partner network who provide free one-on-one business advising. \n*NOTE: Attendees should know their personal credit score\, estimated amount looking to borrow\, industry\, and have started their business plan. \nEligibility Reminder: SBA financing is available to for-profit small businesses. Ineligible businesses generally include nonprofits\, speculative real estate ventures\, passive investment businesses\, and financial or gambling-related enterprises. \nNOTE: Registration begins at 8:30am\, appointments are made on a 1st come 1st serve basis. One-on-one sessions begin at 9am and conclude at 12pm. \nThis event is hosted in participation with HCC Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship\, Northwest \nAll SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested in advance.
URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/sba-lender-matchmaking-event/
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:2027 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief informational session to learn more about the 2027 National Small Business Week Awards\n\n\nThe SBA Dallas/ Fort Worth District Office is now accepting nominations to recognize outstanding small businesses and small business champions in our community. \nJoin us for a brief informational session to learn more about the National Small Business Week Awards\, the nomination process\, important requirements and deadlines\, and how to submit a nomination. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get additional information about the awards. \nUpcoming Informational Sessions \nTuesday October 13th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nFriday October 16th @ 10 a.m. CT- Click Here to Register \n──────────────────────────────────────── \nThursday October 22nd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday October 29th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 12th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday November 19th @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nThursday December 3rd @ 10 a.m. CT – Click Here to Register \nAgenda \n· Overview of NSBW \n· National & District Office Awards \n· Eligibility & Selection Criteria \n· Nomination Process/ Requirements \n· Key Dates & Deadlines \nQ&A
URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/2027-national-small-business-week-nsbw-informational-session/
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Desayuno Empresarial Octubre Sabores de Mi Tierra
DESCRIPTION:Un desayuno genial para conectar y disfrutar los sabores únicos de nuestra tierra en buena compañía.\n\n\n¡No te pierdas el Desayuno Empresarial Octubre Sabores de Mi Tierra!\nVen y disfruta de una mañana llena de sabores auténticos y buena compañía. Este evento presencial es perfecto para conectar con otros profesionales mientras degustas lo mejor de nuestra tierra. ¡Una experiencia deliciosa y llena de energía para empezar el día con todo! \n4 Chefs internacionales estaran demostrando sus artes culinarias\, Mexico\, Peru\, Colombia\, Venezuela. \nRestaurantes y Catering locales e internacionales \nNo se lo pierda!! que mejor que celebrar nuestra Hispanidad que con sabores de mi tierra!!!!
URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/desayuno-empresarial-octubre-sabores-de-mi-tierra/
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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SUMMARY:Comite de Jovenes - Habla con Impacto
DESCRIPTION:Únete al Comite de Jovenes y aprende a hablar con impacto para inspirar y cambiar tu entorno.\n\n\nComite de Jovenes – Habla con Impacto\n¿Quieres mejorar tu forma de comunicarte y dejar una huella? Únete a nuestro Comite de Jovenes y descubre cómo Hablar con Impacto. Es una experiencia presencial donde compartirás ideas\, aprenderás técnicas y conectarás con otros jóvenes con ganas de expresarse con fuerza. ¡No te lo pierdas y sé parte del cambio! \nSpeakers : Education Approach – Carlos Rodriguez \n \nOrganizado por el comite de Jovenes
URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/comite-de-jovenes-habla-con-impacto/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T083000
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SUMMARY:How to Tell Better Stories That Inspire Action
DESCRIPTION:Discover how intentional storytelling can shift perspectives\, shape conversations\, and inspire people to take action.\n\n\nThe stories we tell influence what people notice\, how they interpret what they see\, and what they choose to do next. \nAt the October Social Media Breakfast Houston\, Grace Rodriguez will explore how framing\, perspective\, and repetition affect the way audiences respond to messages. We will examine the stories we tell ourselves\, the assumptions we make about others\, and how social media algorithms and AI can reinforce the perspectives that we and our audiences already give our attention. \nThis conversation is designed to help marketers\, communicators\, creators\, business owners\, nonprofit leaders\, and community builders become more intentional about the stories they tell and the responses those stories invite. \nBy the end of the session\, attendees will be able to: \n\nSee how algorithms push audiences into narrower content bubbles and how stronger stories can reach across them.\nRecognize how the same message can land differently with different audiences.\nWork with the algorithm without losing your brand voice or integrity.\nUse framing and perspective to shape what your audience thinks\, feels\, shares\, or does next.\nAsk better questions before creating\, posting\, sharing\, or reacting to content.\nAttendees will also work through a short exercise to identify an idea they care about\, where they have influence\, and one story they could tell differently.\n\n \nREGISTRATION \nSpace is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance so we can plan for breakfast and seating. \n \nSPEAKER \nGrace Rodriguez\, Executive Director\, Impact HUB Houston \nGrace Rodriguez helps do-gooders do greater. Whether through helping people tackle problems and get support\, to helping startups and organizations connect and grow more effectively\, to helping community and ecosystem builders align efforts and strengthen local+global relationships\, Grace has built a life around helping people transform their ideas-worth-spreading into real world impact for the greater good. \nWebsite \nLinkedin \nFacebook \nInstagram \n \nDETAILS \n📅 Date & Time: Friday\, October 9\, 2026\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (9:00 AM online) \n📍 Location: The Ion\, 4201 Main Street\, Houston\, TX 77002 \n🚗 Parking: Red Lot– Enter 4203 Fannin Street for direct access. Complimentary up to 3 hours. Ion District Parking Garage– Enter 4111 Fannin Street. Complimentary up to 2 hours. \n🥐 Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee. \n \nLIVESTREAM LINKS \nYouTubeLinkedinFacebook \n \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \nA special thank you to our sponsors: Walmart\, Impact HUB Houston\, The Ion\, Zoetica Media\, Mighty Strategic Consulting\, and SmartSocialMastery. \n \nSMBHOU NEEDS YOU \nThe Social Media Breakfast of Houston connects a community of over 1\,600 PR\, Marketing\, and Small Business professionals who meet monthly to learn\, connect\, and collaborate. We’re looking for breakfast sponsors to help fuel the conversation for just $100 per month. Want to be an exclusive sponsor in your category? 📧 kami@zoeticamedia.com
URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/how-to-tell-better-stories-that-inspire-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T090000
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SUMMARY:Steps for Starting a Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour with the SBA\n\n\nThinking of starting a business? Wondering what is involved? \nLearn the important steps to turn your passion into a business venture. In this session\, we will take you through a step-by-step process of making your business legal in the state of Minnesota. Get the tools you’ll need in just one hour. \nYou will learn: \n\nFree resources available to help you start a business\nDefine your startup cost\nMaking your business legal in Minnesota the easy and simple way\nand more\n\nRegister today! \nThis event is virtual via MS TEAMS. \nQuestions? Email Maribel Mallet\,  maribel.mallet@sba.gov. \nAll SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://www.beamw.org/event/steps-for-starting-a-small-business/
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